The Red Era: Starting from Being an Educated Youth in the Countryside

Chapter 233 The Old Village Chief Passes Away

Yang Xiaolin and others declined Xiaojiang's invitation to dinner and went to the village chief's house.

A meal for all the guests.

After dinner, the two elders were tired and wanted to rest.

Chen Huaiyang and others stayed at Xiaojiang and Dazhuang's house.

As for the old house, no one had lived in it for a long time, so Wang Dazhuang took it home.

Wang Dazhuang said with emotion, "Thank you so much. My dad is really happy. He is old and I haven't seen him eat so happily for a long time. He really welcomes your arrival!"

"I've been running around all my life, and my body can't take it anymore. I've eaten very little in recent days, but today is a rare day when I have a good appetite."

Chen Huaiyang felt a bitter feeling in his heart when he heard this. He raised his hand and patted his shoulder, "Don't say that. This place carries our memories. It's worth it to come here and take a walk."

Each of them had the same idea, but no one said it out loud, as if ignoring it would not happen.

There are endless young people in the village, and each of them is a stranger. When I see a familiar figure, I feel so much emotion.

Chen Huaiyang saw Heida at the foot of the big tree. He was leaning on a crutch, his body hunched. He was already quite old, and it was a happy thing for him to be able to go out and chat with him.

His eyes were blurry and he couldn't seem to tell who he was.

Chen Huaiyang didn't want to go up and disturb him. Thinking back to the memories of those years, it might still be a tormenting thing for Heida.

Since we haven't seen each other for many years, we should just forget each other. There is no need to poke hurt feelings and recall what happened in the past.

Wang Dazhuang felt his gaze and explained, "His two daughters are very filial. They married and moved to the town. They come back every now and then. Although Heida doesn't like to talk, it's much better than being alone."

"At least he is not alone. His daughter and grandson are very filial, which is enough to show that he is successful in his life."

Chen Huaiyang asked, "Has Liu Xiaoyu never come back?"

Wang Dazhuang shook his head, "Never, I have no concern for the two children. I have not been seen since I left. I am really hard-hearted!"

"She followed Heida University because she wanted to avoid hard labor. She is not really crazy! It was just a trick to deceive people."

"Everyone just turned a blind eye to what Heida was willing to do and pretended not to know."

Chen Huaiyang did not judge. People's practices were very different. She could endure the inner torment, so who could blame her?
"Let's not talk about him. Heidan is willing to let go, so why should we feel sentimental?"

Wang Dazhuang sighed and said, "Lin Zhen later ran away when she had the chance to return to the city. Xiao Jiang was the only old educated youth in our village who stayed. She had a caring husband and mother-in-law who didn't want to leave."

"People are different. Not all empathy will be rewarded. It can only be said that it depends on one's fate."

Everyone understands this truth, but one can't help but sigh when it is mentioned: people go to high places, water flows to low places, and who would not want to seize the opportunity to rush up?

Chen Huaiyang stayed there for three days, and finally everything had changed. Everything in his memory no longer existed, even the places where he lived in those days had been razed to the ground.

There is no reason to disturb you any further. Just consider it as fulfilling a wish in your heart after reading it.

When they were about to say goodbye and leave, Wang Dazhuang suddenly stopped them.

"Huaiyang, please stay a few more days and give my dad a ride."

"The old man hopes to have you escort him."

Chen Huaiyang: “…”

No one expected that one moment would be forever.

My heart felt sore and my eyes became sore and swollen.

The person who was happily chatting with them earlier has now fallen asleep peacefully. It was so sudden that they didn't even have a chance to react.

"Weren't you fine this morning?" She ate millet porridge with a rosy face in the morning, and kept chatting with him about things in the early years. Her eyes were full of nostalgia for the past!

Although it is bitter, it sounds sweet when you talk about it.

In the blink of an eye, only one or two hours passed. It was hard to believe that he died just like that. Wang Dazhuang sighed, with sadness in his eyes, "Before you came, he didn't eat anything, just waiting for his life to pass away."

"You can only eat something when you come. Be prepared."

"The old man has taken a liking to you and is going to hinder your progress."

Chen Huaiyang shook his head. It would be better if he hadn't seen him. If he had seen him, he would certainly not leave. He should help if he could. The old village chief had taken good care of him!
Put the coffin in the tomb.

Things were arranged in an orderly manner, and the villagers came to help on their own initiative, keeping everything in order without the host having to worry about anything.

Close relatives came to pay their respects.

Wang Dazhuang and his son kowtowed to the visitor with sadness in their eyes. This was the first time that Chen Huaiyang felt so close to separation.

Once we meet, it's forever. There will be no chance to see each other again. Everything that happened is lost in the long stream of memory.

Only an impression will remain, and there will no longer be someone with whom I can have a good chat.

We all accompanied him on the last journey.

Finally, he came out of the mountain and was buried.

Chen Huaiyang's mood was affected by the cursory tour.

This is how a person’s life comes to an end.

Be it emotion or sadness, it cannot be rejected.

after.

Chen Huaiyang and others left. They came with anticipation and left with emotion.

This trip was rewarding, but also painful.

When Wang Dazhuang said goodbye, he expressed his gratitude again and again, "My father has a very clear understanding of the end of his life. He is really happy to see you."

"He lived his life without any regrets, and I hope it doesn't affect you."

Chen Huaiyang was silent for a moment, then said, "Brother Dazhuang, you have really grown up. We have no regrets about this trip. It is our honor to accompany the village chief on his last journey."

"We have worked hard here, and now we are happy to see the prosperity here. You don't have to send us off, as we have a lot of things to do!"

"Spend more time with your aunt. She must be the one suffering the most."

How can I not feel heartbroken when the person I depended on is gone?

"No goodbyes, I hope you will live a better life in the future."

Parting is always sad, and no one wants to see this scene. There is no need to say goodbye. It is enough for everyone to be well in the future.

Chen Huaiyang waved his hand to decline his farewell, and the group drove away.

The car was very quiet and everyone was in a bad mood. After all, separation and death are things that people cannot avoid, so it is normal to be in a low mood.

The man with glasses couldn't stand this atmosphere and broke the stalemate, "Let's not let it affect our mood. We are 60 years old now. As the saying goes, we still have another years to live."

"It may only be a few years, so we must live it to the fullest."

"The old village chief has been an official for his entire life, he certainly has no regrets, so let's not let him worry about us."

"His face is full of wrinkles when he smiles, so he must be happy."

"Let's sing a song and change our mood to continue our journey."

"We can cherish the past, but we can't keep dwelling on it. It is everyone's urgent hope that the country can develop to its current level."

“We can live in the present moment, so we should be content.”

(End of this chapter)